How the face ages

30-50 YEARS

Skin

• The skin tends to develop areas of mild mixed pigmentation and there is a moderate decrease in its thickness

Gravitational lines

• The eyebrow descends slightly and the upper eyelid can become heavier
• The prominence of the cheek moves downwards producing an elongation in the height of the lower eyelid
• The nasolabial lines coming downwards from below the side of the nose to the side of the mouth deepen
• The jaw line can become less defined with the early formation of jowls

Active lines

• Lines caused by contraction of the underlying muscles deepen. These are located in:

  + The frown areas between the eyebrows
  + Across the forehead
  + In the crows feet area

Volume

• The lower part of the face begins to loose volume particularly around the mouth and lips

50 + YEARS

Skin

• The skin changes progress with increased mixed
  pigmentation, loss of thickness and hydration
  Gravitational lines
• The jaw line softens with increasing jowl formation

Active lines

• The active lines produced by underlying muscle
  activity continue to deepen

Volume

• The cheeks, lips and area around the mouth slowly
  loose volume producing a less rounded appearence

55-65 YEARS

Skin

• The changes in the skin continue due to ultra-violet light exposure

Gravitational lines

• The facial changes continue with an increase in the width of the lower section and a reduction in the upper area
• During this period the neck often looses its definition with increased laxity in this region

Active lines

• The active lines between the eyebrows, across the forehead and in the crows feet area continue to deepen

Volume

• The upper part of the face and area around the mouth continue to loose volume

HOW THE FACE AGES: VIDEO